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04/26/2012 - Grand St. Settlement's Taste of the Lower East Side
04/02/2012 - 2012 Skating with the Stars Gala
04/02/2012 - Strokes of Genius to benefit Autism Spectrum Disorders
03/29/2012 - The American Classical Orchestra 2012 Spring Gala Concert & Benefit
03/24/2012 - United States launch of the Seol Won Foundation
03/21/2012 - Kick-off event for The Perlman Music Program’s May 3rd Spring Benefit
03/16/2012 - Asia WeekNY kick-off reception at the Morgan Museum & Library
03/10/2012 - Toby and Itzhak Perlman and The Perlman Music Program hosted by Jim and Kristy Clark in Palm Beach
03/08/2012 - National Committee on American Foreign Policy Hosts the 2012 Gala Awards Dinner
03/06/2012 - 2nd Annual Fountain House Associates Spring Breakfast
03/05/2012 - School of American Ballet's Winter Ball 2012
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03/01/2012 - New York School of Interior Design Kick-off Reception
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02/03/2012 - American Cancer Society’s 54th Annual Black and White Gala
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01/26/2012 - Annual Event to benefit The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School
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01/24/2012 - New York Philharmonic Chinese New Year Gala
01/20/2012 - 2012 Wishmaker's Ball
01/20/2012 - Silence! Silent Art Forms
01/19/2012 - UJA-Federation of New York Generosity Signature Event
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01/13/2012 - "Cycle Without Limits" Specialized Bike Program
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Palm Beach Heart Ball
12/17/2009 - By Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Heart Ball

Palm Beach Heart Ball Donates Important Archives to Historical Society on December 17, 2009.

Nearly 100 guests attended a special reception at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum to celebrate the illustrious history of the American Heart Association and the individuals that have contributed to the organization’s success in Palm Beach.

The storied Palm Beach Heart Ball holds a place in the national spotlight as the oldest Heart Ball in the nation, and the longest continuously held charity event in Palm Beach. This year marks the event’s 55th Anniversary and to honor its legacy, the American Heart Association has donated its collection of archival material to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. The contents date back to 1956 and include original photography, invitations, news clippings, letters and other illuminating historical documents. The 60-year archival transfer is being
lauded as the first of its kind in the history of the non-profit sector in
Palm Beach County. The institutional and teaching significance is a
pacesetter for other non-profits looking to preserve and retain their
important history.

“The long and prestigious history of the Palm Beach Heart Ball is
intertwined with the history of Palm Beach island,” said John McDonagh,
president and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. “By
acquiring the American Heart Association’s collection we will be able to
preserve its story for future generations and provide the community with a
unique view of the evolution of this philanthropic institution that has
played such an integral role in local history.”

Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association presented awards to
individuals who have made a vital and significant contribution to the
organization’s success. Kathryn C. Vecellio received the Exceptional
Philanthropy Award for her role as chairman of the 2008 Palm Beach Heart
Ball, where she helped raise a record-breaking $2.38 million for the
organization – the most successful Heart Ball in the country that year. Jane
Volk, wife of famed architect John L. Volk was presented the Lifetime Palm
Beach Heart Ball Award; Trudy Brekus, Etonella Christlieb, Arlette Gordon,
Alice Tarone and Joyce Vaughn received Grand Volunteer Awards; and The
Esther B. O’Keeffe Foundation received the Legacy Award. The Foundation gave
a $1 million gift to the American Heart Association, which paved the way for
the opening of their new headquarters building in West Palm Beach in 2003.
There was also a special presentation of the President’s Award to Anne
Eisenhower in honor of her grandparents, President Dwight D. and Mrs. Mamie
Eisenhower.

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